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Polur Road along Arunachala Pradakshina circumambulation route in Tiruvannamalai, with the sacred hill in background Royalty Free Stock Photo

Arunachala circumambulation path along Girivalam Road, with sign detailing key Shiva lingams along route, Tiruvannamalai Royalty Free Stock Photo

Girivalam Road junction along pradakshina circumambulation route with Arunachala hill in background, Tiruvannamalai Royalty Free Stock Photo

Panoramic view of Arunachala & foothills with verdant paddy fields from the girivalam circumabulation path, Tamil Nadu, India Royalty Free Stock Photo

Arunachala hill, one of the 5 main Shaiva holy places in South India, seen along the girivalam circumambulation path from its base Royalty Free Stock Photo

Panoramic view of densely populated Tiruvannamalai town & Arunachalesvara Temple complex from Arunachala hill

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View of Arunachalesvara Temple and gopurams, one of the most significant temples in the Tamil Shaivite tradition, Tiruvannamalai Royalty Free Stock Photo

Arunachala ('Red Mountain') is a hill in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, and a major pilgrimage site in India, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Arunachalesvara Temple, one of the significant temples in the Tamil Shaivite tradition is located at its base. Throughout the year, pilgrims engage in a practice called girivalam or pradakshina, circumambulating the circumference of the mountain as an act of reverence.